Drugs and weapons seized in stolen car during arrest

Arrest

Drugs and weapons seized in stolen car during arrest

September 11, 2022

Two men and two women are facing multiple charges after police found them sitting in a parked vehicle that had been reported stolen.

The incident began around 11:45 pm on Saturday, September 10, 2022, when an officer from the Traffic Safety Section was on patrol near Ashburn Street and Richard Avenue and spotted the vehicle.

As the officer was trying to talk to the people in the vehicle an adult male began to struggle with him. The second male attempted to flee in the stolen vehicle. The officer used his taser on both males but one was able to flee on foot. He was captured by other officers a short distance away.

As the investigation unfolded police learned that the male who had fled had assaulted a man in a nearby business as he tried to get away from police. The victim did not require medical attention.

Police took the two females who were in the vehicle along with the other man into custody.

Officers seized a number of items during their investigation including:

Sawed-off 9mm rifle with obliterated serial number
high capacity 9mm magazine
9mm rounds of ammunition x 11
8 grams of Methamphetamine (Estimated Street Value = $400)
Marcus Garnet BLACKSMITH, 29, of Winnipeg, was charged for his alleged involvement with:
Use of Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence
Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Possession of a Weapon
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
Possession of Firearm, Restricted or Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 4
Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order
Fail to Comply with Condition of Prohibition Order
Assault
Assault Peace Officer
Obstruct Peace Officer
Resist Peace Officer
He was detained in custody.

Danny Davis BALLANTYNE, 33, of Winnipeg, was charged for his alleged involvement with
Use of Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence
Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Possession of a Weapon
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 6
Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order
Operation of a Conveyance While Prohibited by Order Under Criminal Code
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
Assault Peace Officer
Resist Peace Officer
Obstruct Peace Officer
He was detained in custody.

Clarissa Christeen MOORE, 36, of Winnipeg, was charged for her alleged involvement with the following offences:
Use of Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence
Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Possession of a Weapon
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Possession of Scheduled Substance Methamphetamine
Mischief Under $5000/ Obstruct in Enjoyment
She was detained in custody.

A 25-year-old female of Winnipeg is facing the following charges for her alleged involvement:
Use of Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence
Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Possession of a Weapon
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
She was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.